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New England’s highest peak is unforgiving above treeline. But for some species of flora and fauna, the alpine zone provides exactly what they need to survive.

An adaptation allows broad-leaved evergreens like rhododendrons to thrive in the doubly-challenging conditions of damp soil and freezing temperatures.

NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain.

The Rim Fire, which has crossed into Yosemite National Park, is already affecting the power supply to the Bay Area, 150 miles to the west.

The singer, as widely known for her eccentric outfits and behavior as she is for her voice, is easily the most famous Icelander in the world. Inspired by childhood adventures walking among lava fields, Bjork's music is full of stories about pitch-dark forests and tiny sparks that live within them. Her music may prove challenging to listen to, but there are always moments of beauty and transcendence.

More than a dozen firefighters in Arizona were killed on Sunday as they were battling the Yarnell Hill fire near Prescott. It was the deadliest wildfire involving firefighters in the U.S. in decades.

The Folk Show's listing of shows and dances.

Song/ Artist/ Album/ LabelI Am a Wanderer/ Steve Earle/ I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive/ New West RecordsThe Rose of Allendale/ Harvey Reid &*…

Title/ Artist/ Album/ LabelMcLenon's Reel, Money in Both Pockets, Trip to Sligo/ Leslie Vogel/ Gap in the Fence/ Leslie VogelThe Blantyre Explosion/ The…

NHPR is taking an in-depth look at the Weeks Act, the historic legislation that led to the creation of our eastern national forests.The White Mountain…